Is Radiant Heating or Cooling Right for You?

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Is Radiant Heating or Cooling Right for You?

• With a radiant heating or cooling system, the
  goal is to make the temperature of a room more
  comfortable by changing the temperature of an
  entire surface. Most of the time we think of
  radiant heating systems, we think of them for
  floors, sometimes called underfloor heating or
  in-slab heating. But the principle can be applied
  to any surface a wall, ceiling or even a mirror.

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Electric or Hydronic?

• The concept, like many other modern sustainable
  design strategies, is actually quite old.
  Archeological evidence shows that ancient Roman,
  Korean and Chinese dwellings had various forms of
  heated floors and walls, with either water or
  smoke acting as the vehicle for transporting heat
  or coolness from room to room through hidden
  pipes. In the realm of modern technology, these
  systems have been improved and perfected so that
  theres now a range of options.

First you need to know that there is a big
difference between an electric system (based on
electricity) and a hydronic system (based on
water). Each system has its advantages and
disadvantages the type you choose will depend on
your needs.
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• Generally speaking, a hydronic system would be
  more appropriate for a whole-house project.

• An electric system, on the other hand, would be
  more appropriate for a small area, like a
  bathroom.

• Keeping those two kinds of systems in mind, lets
  take a look at some questions you should ask
  yourself before choosing a radiant system.

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